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WNBA·BREAKING·July 13, 2026 09:21 AM ET

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton ejected after tossing shoe at Marina Mabrey

Shoe toss prompts second technical and ejection.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 131 min read
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With 1:48 remaining in an eventful fourth quarter, Liberty center Jonquel Jones lost her shoe and Betnijah Laney-Hamilto Via @espn on X

What happened: With 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, Liberty center Jonquel Jones lost her shoe on the court. Betnijah Laney-Hamilton threw the footwear across the floor, striking Toronto's Marina Mabrey in the back. Officials assessed Laney-Hamilton her second technical foul of the contest, triggering an automatic ejection.

Why it matters: The fourth-quarter ejection removes a key perimeter defender from New York's closing rotation with under two minutes remaining. Any potential disciplinary carryover from the two technical fouls and subsequent dismissal is subject to standard league review.

What to watch: Watch for any league announcement regarding potential fines or disciplinary escalation stemming from the ejection and shoe-throwing incident. Monitor New York's upcoming rotation adjustments heading into their next regular-season matchup.

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